insert_link Business / Economics Technical Advisory Committee carries out public consultations in relation to the Fima legislation Appointed by the Minister of Finance Ipumbu Shiimi, the Technical Advisory Committee is carrying out public consultations in relation to the Fima legislation. Its objectives include consolidation and harmonisation the laws regulating financial institutions, financial intermediaries, and financial markets in Namibia and to provide for incidental matters. Chairperson of the Comittee Dr Manfred Zamuee. todayNovember 28, 2023 15
insert_link Business / Economics U.S. retail sales expected to exceed last year’s numbers during Cyber Monday U.S. consumers are poised for another day of record online shopping on Cyber Monday; when retailers traditionally offer big discounts. That is off the back of a surge in deals from Black Friday, just before the weekend. Our U.S correspondent Caroline Malone reports. todayNovember 28, 2023 8
insert_link Business / Economics Germany faces increase in business bankruptcies A new report released in Germany shows Europe's biggest economy is experiencing a sharp rise in businesses declaring bankruptcies. The findings underscore concerns about the health of the European economy as it battles record inflation and high energy costs. todayNovember 27, 2023 19
insert_link Business / Economics GDP growth to slowdown to 3.3% in 2023 FNB Namibia Economist, Ruusa Nandago has revealed that the country’s Gross Domestic Product growth is expected to moderate to 3.3% in 2023 and 2.8% in 2024, from 4.6% in 2022, mainly due to the dry weather conditions which will be compounded by a slowdown in consumption. Nandago explains how inflationary pressures have impacted consumers. todayNovember 27, 2023 34
insert_link Business / Economics B2Gold Namibia current operations and the Otjikoto gold mine’s planned closure https://iono.fm/e/1383607 B2Gold Namibia held a press conference to explain its current operations and the Otjikoto gold mine's planned closure of the mine. Angie speaks to Eric Barnard, B2Gold Namibia's General Manager. todayNovember 27, 2023 61
insert_link Business / Economics The RMA Spotlight – 23 November https://iono.fm/e/1383530 Michelle speaks to well-known estate agent Gretha de Santos. Gretha is one of the most successful residential property experts in Namibia, has won many awards, and she tells us about her humble beginnings and some of her thoughts on the property market. todayNovember 27, 2023 11
insert_link Business / Economics Oshikoto region trains SMEs on business management The Oshikoto regional council spokesperson Petrus Nehale said they are planning to improve the livelihood of small and medium enterprise (SME) owners by teaching them business management and other skills. Nehale in an interview with Nampa on Friday said that as part of their annual work plan, they conducted a two-day free training for small and medium rural business owners to equip them with skills and expertise to thrive in […] todayNovember 27, 2023 9
insert_link Business / Economics SA’s Minister of Labour talks five-billion-rand Unemployment Insurance Fund jobs deal with Thuja Holdings SA's Minister of Labour and Employment Thulas Nxesi says he will file court papers to set aside the controversial five-billion-rand Unemployment Insurance Fund jobs deal with Thuja Holdings. Thuja Holdings CEO and former Productivity SA chairperson, Mthunzi Mdwaba, has alleged that minister Nxesi and two other cabinet ministers solicited a 500-million-rand bribe to allow a dubious job creation scheme by the UIF to proceed. Nxesi has strongly denied the allegations, […] todayNovember 24, 2023 4
insert_link Business / Economics Chairperson of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung pays courtesy visit to the National Council of Namibia Norbert Lammert, Chairperson of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, paid a courtesy visit to the National Council of Namibia. During the discussions, the delegation explored the organisational structures of their respective federal systems. Lukas Sinimbo Muha, Chairperson of the National Council, emphasised the importance of the working relationship between KAS and the National Council. Muha highlighted, with gratitude, KAS’s sponsorship of the five-year strategic plan, which will run until the 2027/28 financial year. […] todayNovember 24, 2023 11